Killer Instinct Gold has recently been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, marking another exciting addition for Nintendo 64 fans. This title, a port of the arcade classic Killer Instinct 2, joins its predecessor, Killer Instinct, in the ever-growing collection of retro games available to subscribers of the Online Expansion Pack.
Originally released in 1996, Killer Instinct Gold was crafted by the renowned British studio Rare. At the time, Rare was a prominent second-party developer for Nintendo, responsible for iconic titles such as Donkey Kong Country, Goldeneye 007, and Perfect Dark. The game offers players a selection of 10 unique fighters and a variety of game modes, boasting "hundreds of thousands of moves and killer Combos at your fingertips."
Despite Rare and the Killer Instinct franchise now being under Microsoft's ownership, Killer Instinct Gold joins the ranks of Xbox Game Studios titles available on the Switch. Since the release of the Xbox One launch title Killer Instinct in 2013, there have been no announcements regarding a new sequel to the series.
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Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that enhances the Nintendo Switch gaming experience. It offers online multiplayer functionality, enabling players to connect with friends for competitive or cooperative play. Subscribers also gain access to a nostalgic collection of classic Nintendo games from various systems, including the NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and soon, the new GameCube libraries with the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2. A free seven-day trial is available for those interested in trying out the service.
The Nintendo Switch 2 preorders, which started at the end of April, have seen high demand, with the console priced at $449.99. Despite the rush, Nintendo has issued a warning to U.S. customers who pre-ordered from the My Nintendo Store, stating that release date delivery is not guaranteed due to overwhelming demand. However, Nintendo of America's president, Doug Bowser, expressed confidence to IGN that the company will have enough units to meet consumer demand "through the holidays."
